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Interim coach Tom Sermanni says he hopes an "honest review" of the Matildas' thumping at the hands of Japan will go some way towards sparking a turnaround in their next clash with the top-ranked Americans.

Jagga Smith is the second top draft pick to cop a nasty injury in the AFL preseason, with scans confirming a torn ACL for Carlton's third overall pick.

England withstands some silky Scottish backline play but holds firm to win the Calcutta Cup, while an off-colour Ireland battles hard against a resurgent Wales team that is cruelled by a controversial new rule in the week's Six Nations action. 

Grace Harris becomes the first Australian to take a hat-trick in the Women's Premier League, a feat the batting all-rounder saw coming.

The Australian women's rugby sevens team is left stunned after losing to unheralded Brazil 14-12 in Vancouver.

India's refusal to travel to host nation Pakistan means the blockbuster clash of the group stage will be played tonight at a neutral venue in Dubai, making a mockery of the Champions Trophy, according to former England Test player Jonathan Agnew.

St George Illawarra defeats South Sydney 46-26, leaving Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett with more questions than answers as he attempts to save his side's season before it has begun.

Josh Inglis posts his first ODI century as Australia bludgeons the largest total in Champions Trophy history to pull off a spectacular five-wicket win over England in Lahore.

Colourful cricket writer and commentator Bharat Sundaresan is respected by millions in India. But it took a move to Australia to find true acceptance.

The Tasmania JackJumpers are officially off the market after a deal was struck by owner Larry Kestelman to sell the reigning NBL champions.  

The New York Yankees will allow beards for the first time in 49 years, after owner Hal Steinbrenner removed a policy implemented by his father at the Major League Baseball club in 1976.

Just a few years after teaching himself photography on a borrowed camera, Jesse Pickett is thrilled to be sitting on the AFL sidelines.

The Illawarra Hawks have finished top of the NBL ladder for the first time in the franchise's 46-year history and are perfectly positioned to deliver Wollongong its second championship.

Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes could not "care less" about the distractions on offer in Las Vegas ahead of the Sharks' season opener against defending premiers Penrith.

A former star surfer says Indigenous women are "severely under-represented" in the sport, but a free learn-to-surf program aims to change that.

Steve Smith says his understrength Australian squad needs to hit the ground running when it faces old foe England in Lahore.

Here is everything you need to know about the ICC Champions Trophy, including when Australia is playing and how to watch.

Members of both queer and disability communities face significant hurdles when it comes to accessing sport. Initiatives like the Rolling Rainbow Sport Day are helping to change that.

Ben Hunt's move to Brisbane ensures he will end his career as he began it in more ways than one but after his tumultuous exit from the Dragons, can the veteran climb out of the hole one more time? 

Canada has beaten the USA in a politically charged Four Nations Face-Off final in Boston, after Donald Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st state in the build-up.